Mesothelioma Today Volume 3

The Zadroga Act now covers mesothelioma

Today’s report on mesothelioma cancer, includes research on the right therapy to combat mesothelioma, the expanded Zadroga Act to cover 9/11 heroes who contracted mesothelioma, a recent medical finding that helps treat mesothelioma patients, a recent court ruling to the side of the mesothelioma victim and fake cigarettes containing deadly asbestos.

EGFR Mutation Seen as Key Target for Successfully Fighting Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma

Nancy Meredith writes that researchers at Stanford University have shown that a lung cancer patient’s survival can be greatly increased by selecting a therapy that targets a specific genetic mutation, or biomarker, in the patient’s tumor. Mesothelioma News gives you full coverage of this report. 

Mesothelioma Now Covered by Zadroga Act

First responders and others who have contractedmalignant mesothelioma because of their exposure to asbestos during the 9/11 attacks in New York are now eligible for government compensation under the Zadroga act. The announcement was made by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health on the eve of the 11th anniversary of the attacks. More about this news at Mesothelioma Update. 

New On-line Tool Can Help Doctors Find Best Treatment Option for NSCLC and Mesothelioma Patients

Clinical Care Options, a Reston, Virginia company dedicated to the development of interactive medical education programs for healthcare professionals, has developed an on-line tool for oncologists to take the guessing game out of developing an effective cancer treatment plan.  The tool is designed to help physicians guide their choice of first-line and maintenance therapy for patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Read more about this at Mesothelioma Help.

Mesothelioma Patient Beats Autopsy Demand

Joe Harris reports than an asbestos defendant cannot reserve the right to autopsy its terminally ill opponent, a judge ruled, setting a precedent in Missouri and perhaps nationwide. Roy Duncan, a mesothelioma patient, obtained a court ruling in his favor, against the autopsy demands of the defendant, Reicchold, Inc. Find out more at Court House News.

British Fake Cigarettes Contain Human Excrement, Asbestos

Kristin Griffin reports that there are fake cigarettes sold are not only illegal but also contain an alarming amount of toxins, including excrements and asbestos, and other dangerous materials. More information about this news at Mesothelioma News.